The Birth of the Fifth Mad Laugh (2)

Chapter 29: The Birth of the Fifth Prodigy of Mad Laughter (2)

Uchiha Setsuna was a dangerous individual, a near-universal consensus among Konoha's higher-ups.

In the past, he had rebelled more than once, only to be subdued and taught a lesson each time.

Tobirama Senju's reason for keeping him alive was clear... I don't even see you as a threat.

Furthermore, keeping you around gives me an excuse to deal with the Uchiha later.

After Tobirama's death, Hiruzen Sarutobi inherited his will to target the Uchiha.

What a pity!

Fugaku's brow furrowed even tighter.

Is there something within the clan that I don't know about?

Fugaku's gaze became even fiercer and more dangerous.

Important matters?

Hiruzen Sarutobi was old now, only wanting peace. He had repeatedly considered eliminating the dangerous Setsuna to prevent problems from arising within the Uchiha.

A saying popular within the Uchiha came to his mind: Fugaku's eyes, fierce and wicked, standing there, automatically unleashing ninja techniques.

Muneyoshi's face darkened, and he said angrily, "The atmosphere in Konoha is already tense because of the Mangekyo. It's not appropriate to make a big fuss at this time."

"Fugaku!" Setsuna pointed at Itachi and asked, "Are you sure this is your son?"

Setsuna, however, sensed danger approaching. Over the years, he had even reduced his outings, refusing to give the Third Hokage any opportunity.

At this moment, Fugaku's voice echoed softly.

Muneyoshi's face darkened.

Setsuna glanced at him and sneered, "I'm here to give him money, compensation from Danzō, and to tell him that Elder Muneyoshi wants him to let bygones be bygones. Tsk, tsk, you're taking good care of him, Muneyoshi. Aren't you ashamed?"

Setsuna frowned deeply and said, "Shisui, if Yishū is really transplanting eyes, stop him immediately. I have a pair of very powerful Sharingan."

Itachi also wanted to nod, but suddenly remembered his recent conversation with Yishū.

The middle-aged Uchiha was speechless.

Muneyoshi is also useless. Danzō has openly attacked Yishū, and he still wants to endure!

You're a dove, not a turtle!

"I don't understand."

After all, it was a massive barrier covering the entire clan's territory.

"Forget the barrier!"

He shifted his gaze to Shisui and Itachi: "What do you two think?"

This was not surprising; if he weren't smart, he would have been killed long ago.

Setsuna's expression returned to normal, and he said coldly, "I'm here to see Yishū and see if there's anything I can help him with."

"Are you trying to tell me that Setsuna is really seeking compensation for Yishū?"

"I'll go see for myself!"

Seeking compensation for Yishū?

Even the Third Hokage couldn't just barge in.

"No need!"

Oh, you're Uchiha Setsuna, I know you. That old man who was messed with by two Hokages, always shouting about restoring the Uchiha's glory, that old lunatic.

The Uchiha, as Konoha's oldest and most powerful clan, possessed its own clan barrier.

It would be normal for Muneyoshi to do this.

Shisui subconsciously nodded.

Although they were two minors, one of whom was blind, the pressure they put on Setsuna was not insignificant.

He cautiously glanced at Muneyoshi and said, "I don't think Brother Yishū would think that."

Fugaku's expression was grim.

Because of Setsuna's dangerous nature, he had assigned many people to keep an eye on him.

Unfortunately, there was no evidence.

Setsuna also looked at Itachi in astonishment.

He was like a well-hidden venomous snake, ready to strike at any moment and spew its poison.

He suddenly remembered what Yishū had told him.

Moreover, Setsuna seeking compensation for Yishū only proved that there were problems between the two sides, didn't it?

It was the first shield protecting the Uchiha.

Itachi replied with neither humility nor arrogance, "Brother Yishū has important matters. Elder, please leave."

"Nothing!" the middle-aged Uchiha quickly said. "I was wondering what Elder Setsuna wanted with Yishū."

Shisui's reply was just that.

Because he suddenly felt like punching the other person.

That's a good one, at least he couldn't take it.

The scene fell silent for a moment.

"Both elders are here."

Fugaku stood up and said coldly, "Have the arrangements I made been completed?"

Fugaku was also completely confused.

Muneyoshi said without hesitation, "Kagami's descendant, naturally I'll take care of him."

He also had some understanding of Konoha's current situation and naturally didn't want Konoha to erupt into civil war.

How did these two hook up?

"I think so too, it's just..."

Just now, he always felt the other person was thinking impolite thoughts.

The middle-aged Uchiha hesitated, "Clan leader, Elder Yishū and Elder Setsuna normally have no contact at all, I'm very sure of this. Are they...?"

"Old man Setsuna, what are you doing here?"

Once or twice could be a coincidence, but the third time was inevitable.

The meaning was very clear: Yishū is my brother, who are you?

Until Uchiha Fugaku arrived.

An aged voice rang out.

Fugaku's expression was serious. As he got closer, he saw the astonished expressions of several people and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What's wrong?"

He didn't dare to either!

"Elder, Yishū is my brother!"

To deal with the Uchiha, his ability was far from enough.

"The clan patrol has increased its numbers, and the Jonin have reduced their missions," the middle-aged Uchiha hesitated. "However, do we really need to change the clan's barrier? You know..."

Fugaku's face darkened.

"This..." the middle-aged Uchiha hesitated slightly and said, "Perhaps it's just a coincidence."

"Coincidence?"

At this moment, Setsuna suddenly wanted to turn around and leave.

Itachi's words stunned everyone present.

However, changing the barrier would consume resources and money that even the Uchiha could hardly afford.

Itachi and Shisui's expressions remained unchanged, and they didn't answer.

One was yelling in his face, the other was subtly mocking.

He had tried to win over the genius Yishū back then. In his words, he subtly targeted Shisui and tried to sow discord between the brothers. In the end, Yishū said to him: Shisui is my brother, who are you?

Fugaku let out a breath and said, "To enter the Uchiha compound silently requires the guidance of the clan's core members. I believe these people would not do anything to betray the clan."

Fugaku stared at him coldly.

Fugaku sneered, "First, they wanted to give Yishū a Sharingan, then they claimed compensation from the Hokage in Yishū's name, and now they've appeared at Yishū's residence. Are all these coincidences?"

Setsuna wanted to see Yishū, but Itachi and Shisui appeared and blocked him.

"What are you thinking?"

"Yes!"

The words changed as they reached his lips.

At least, Setsuna had his eye on Yishū, that was certain.

Neither of these two brothers was any good!

Setsuna frowned and asked, "Where is Yishū?"

He valued Uchiha Yishū greatly and didn't want him to become Setsuna's subordinate.

Setsuna muttered, repeating the sentence, and suddenly asked, "He's not transplanting eyes, is he?"

Uchiha Muneyoshi!

He strode over, staring at Setsuna with ill intent.

Fugaku also hesitated.

The middle-aged Uchiha could barely stand it and quickly averted his gaze.

How could Yishū be involved with him?

Setsuna's face darkened.

He's involved!

Oh, you're Uchiha Setsuna, I know you...

What got into this kid?

Did Uchiha Itachi say that?

Could Yishū have used a transformation jutsu?

The few people looked Itachi up and down.

He's not my son, is he yours?

Pah!

My Mikoto, I misspoke. It's all this old geezer's fault.